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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for January , 2020

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for June, 2018

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains what both groups need to do to be in compliance with the OHS Act and Regulations. It also provides examples of some of the more common hazards on a farm or ranch setting, and what can be done to help keep everyone healthy and safe on the job.

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Alberta Farm Safety Program : planning a farm safety initiative

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A resource to help people who are planning a farm safety initiative.

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Make it safe, make it visible : safe transport of farm equipment in Alberta

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This manual is for farm owners and workers transporting agricultural equipment on public roads. This publication will help the farmers: - identify farm equipment hazards on public roads; - prevent... More ≫

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This manual is for farm owners and workers transporting agricultural equipment on public roads. This publication will help the farmers: - identify farm equipment hazards on public roads; - prevent these hazards by making farm equipment safe and visible; - understand and apply the regulations on highway transport of farm equipment as set out under the Traffic Safety Act.

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Planning a farm safety day camp

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a... More ≫

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a great way to teach children how to recognize farm hazards and how to prevent injuries. This guide is intended to assist anyone who has decided to organize a farm safety day camp in their community.

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